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This part of the topic index contains resources on setting up and running charities, charity litigation and charitable giving. Please select the resource that you require by clicking on the relevant tab below.

A practice note about the Bribery Act 2010, which received Royal Assent in April 2010 and came into force on 1 July 2011. The background to the Act is described in Practice note, Bribery: law reform. Practical Law's materials on the Bribery Act are set out in Bribery Act 2010: toolkit.

A PLC Commercial "Legal FAQs" article about the Bribery Act 2010, which comes into force on 1 July 2011. For details about PLC's materials on the Bribery Act, see Practice note, Bribery Act 2010: toolkit.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in Belgium. The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in Brazil. The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in Gibraltar. The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in Israel. The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in Italy. The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in Luxembourg. The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in Mexico. The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in Sweden. The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in Switzerland. The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in United States (California). The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in UK (England and Wales). The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in Australia. The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in Germany. The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in Ireland. The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in Northern Ireland. The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in Singapore. The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in South Africa. The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in The Netherlands. The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in UK (Scotland). The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

A Q&A guide to charity law and practice in Canada. The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in this jurisdiction, including the legal framework and legal definition of a charity; principal sources of law; forms of organisation used for charitable purposes, and the qualification requirements/formalities to set these up; main regulatory authorities; management; accounting/financial reporting requirements; tax; overseas charities; and reform. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Charity law Country Q&A Tool. This Q&A is part of the Charity Law Global Guide. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/charity-guide.

Search the Charity law Country Q&A in the Charity Law Global Guide by question and jurisdiction. Step 1: Check the boxes to select the questions and the jurisdictions for comparison. Step 2: Click the "submit" button. Step 3: Scroll down to view answers and check law stated dates for each jurisdiction.